Test ID: FALBU
CPT code:
LOINC: 43713-7
Specimen Type: Body Fluid
Frequency: Setup: Daily; TAT <24 hrs
Instructions: Body fluid (other than CSF) 0.5mL min. Specify fluid type. Rejected for extreme viscosity.
Text: Use: Evaluate effusions; Diagnose transudate vs. exudate. Reference ranges not available for body fluid specimens. Physician must interpret results based upon origin of fluid and patient’s clinical condition.
Components:
FALB Albumin, Fluid;
FLTYP Fluid Type
Methodology: Colorimetric